Rent in Chester, PA
Across Chester's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,500 a month, with figures from $1,107–$1,860. The highest typical rent is in 19016 ($1,690) and the lowest in 19013 ($1,309). Owner-occupied homes in Delaware County pay about 1.84% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,176 | $911–$1,438 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,258 | $929–$1,558 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,500 | $1,107–$1,860 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,784 | $1,314–$2,216 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,920 | $1,260–$2,445 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Chester ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Chester, PA?
- About $1,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,107–$1,860. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Chester, PA?
- About $1,258 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $929–$1,558. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Chester, PA?
- About $1,784 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,314–$2,216. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Chester, PA?
- About $1,176 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $911–$1,438. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Chester, PA?
- About $1,920 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,260–$2,445. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Chester ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 19016 has the highest typical rent at $1,690 a month, and 19013 the lowest at $1,309.
- What is the property tax rate in Chester, PA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Delaware County pay a typical 1.84% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Chester rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).